Project Manager Terminal Partnering - Scandinavia - Maersk Line, Aarhus, Denmark
Posted: 1/13/2012 Expires: 2/13/2012 Ref: 61643
Project Manager Terminal Partnering - Scandinavia - Maersk Line, Aarhus, Denmark
Maersk Line is part of the Danish A.P. Møller-Maersk Group. With 108.000 employees and more than 500 modern container ships, Maersk Line is the largest container shipping company in the world. Maersk Line has 325 offices in 130 countries. The Northern European Liner Operations Cluster (NEULOC) consists of 70 internationally orientated employees. On behalf of Maersk Line in Rotterdam we are looking for a
THE POSITION
The Terminal Partnering concept and organization have been designed in line with Maersk Line’s strategy to deliver ‘On Time Delivery’ results of 95%. The Project Manager will be responsible for reducing the turnaround time of Maersk Line vessels in the ports, by identifying and drive improvements in partnership between Maersk Line and the terminal.
The Project Manager is expected to:
- Identify areas of improvement within Maersk Line and the terminal, by weekly analysis and review of the terminal operations
- Initiate solution development and drive implementation to reduce port stay of Maersk Line vessels significantly
- Create buy-in by working closely with both in- and external stakeholders (vessel command, terminal, port authorities, 3rd party service providers)
- Create a win/win situation where both Maersk Line and the terminals benefit from shorter vessel port stays
- Support execution staff in the Operations Cluster (NEULOC) with terminal and process specific knowledge and improve their ‘day to day’ execution
- Apply lean / six sigma methodology to ensure sustainability of the improvements
- Train and educate internal or external staff on ‘best practices’.
- Share best practices within the North Europe Terminal Partnering team for roll out at other ports
THE CANDIDATE has sense of urgency, initiative, be able to make the tough decisions and be able to work independently towards success. She enjoys working in a challenging environment, possesses strong stakeholder management / communication skills and is a natural change agent. Endurance and patience to implement sustainable solutions is important in this position.
As the position requires detailed analysis, conceptual thinking and a high level of interaction with many stakeholders, the candidate should like this broad scope, plus appreciate getting into details while maintaining the overall overview of the strategy.
Working experience in the shipping industry and/or experience in negotiation and stakeholder management is an advantage. Experience in Six Sigma (Process Excellence) and/or Lean techniques are preferred. The ability to communicate fluently in English, both verbally and in writing, is essential and Danish language skills are a plus.
While the Project Manager will be based at the Terminal, some visits to the Operations Cluster in Rotterdam or the global Terminal Partnering office in Copenhagen will be needed. An extension of the responsibilities to Gothenburg or other ports is expected in the near future. This will involve frequent travel and work away from the home base.
MAERSK LINE OFFERS A very dynamic position with a wide range of duties and good terms of employment and benefits. Are you willing to take on the challenge this position offers? Please apply online no later than 13 February, 2012.
Contact information:
For more information about the position, please contact Matthew De Vette on email NLAHRDEXP@maersk.com.
About the company:
Maersk Line – a key player in global trade Maersk Line is the world leader in container transport, operating in more than 125 countries worldwide and employing over 21,000 colleagues. We offer attractive career opportunities to internationally-minded people in a wide variety of positions: from sales and customer service, via management, finance, processes to classic shipping operations and a host of other fields. Our philosophy could be defined as unity through diversity; we strive to be locally relevant and globally efficient, firmly rooted in the core values that have been ours for more than 100 years. With hundreds of container vessels operating around the clock, we want to act responsibly to improve our environmental performance and impact. This means constantly improving processes and developing technologies to be more energy efficient, eliminate waste and reduce emissions. We engage actively in the communities we serve – our Corporate Social Responsibility focus is on education and humanitarian aid, which we channel through a multitude of local projects executed in close collaboration with NGOs and the relevant authorities. Maersk Line is part of the A.P. Moller - Maersk Group which employs over 120,000 people across a varied range of container services, energy, offshore & shipping and retail activities.
Project Manager Terminal Partnering - Scandinavia
(Aarhus, Denmark)
Manager level, local position
THE POSITION
The Terminal Partnering concept and organization have been designed in line with Maersk Line’s strategy to deliver ‘On Time Delivery’ results of 95%. The Project Manager will be responsible for reducing the turnaround time of Maersk Line vessels in the ports, by identifying and drive improvements in partnership between Maersk Line and the terminal.
The Project Manager is expected to:
- Identify areas of improvement within Maersk Line and the terminal, by weekly analysis and review of the terminal operations
- Initiate solution development and drive implementation to reduce port stay of Maersk Line vessels significantly
- Create buy-in by working closely with both in- and external stakeholders (vessel command, terminal, port authorities, 3rd party service providers)
- Create a win/win situation where both Maersk Line and the terminals benefit from shorter vessel port stays
- Support execution staff in the Operations Cluster (NEULOC) with terminal and process specific knowledge and improve their ‘day to day’ execution
- Apply lean / six sigma methodology to ensure sustainability of the improvements
- Train and educate internal or external staff on ‘best practices’.
- Share best practices within the North Europe Terminal Partnering team for roll out at other ports
THE CANDIDATE has sense of urgency, initiative, be able to make the tough decisions and be able to work independently towards success. She enjoys working in a challenging environment, possesses strong stakeholder management / communication skills and is a natural change agent. Endurance and patience to implement sustainable solutions is important in this position.
As the position requires detailed analysis, conceptual thinking and a high level of interaction with many stakeholders, the candidate should like this broad scope, plus appreciate getting into details while maintaining the overall overview of the strategy.
Working experience in the shipping industry and/or experience in negotiation and stakeholder management is an advantage. Experience in Six Sigma (Process Excellence) and/or Lean techniques are preferred. The ability to communicate fluently in English, both verbally and in writing, is essential and Danish language skills are a plus.
While the Project Manager will be based at the Terminal, some visits to the Operations Cluster in Rotterdam or the global Terminal Partnering office in Copenhagen will be needed. An extension of the responsibilities to Gothenburg or other ports is expected in the near future. This will involve frequent travel and work away from the home base.
MAERSK LINE OFFERS A very dynamic position with a wide range of duties and good terms of employment and benefits. Are you willing to take on the challenge this position offers? Please apply online no later than 13 February, 2012.
Contact information:
For more information about the position, please contact Matthew De Vette on email NLAHRDEXP@maersk.com.
About the company:
Maersk Line – a key player in global trade Maersk Line is the world leader in container transport, operating in more than 125 countries worldwide and employing over 21,000 colleagues. We offer attractive career opportunities to internationally-minded people in a wide variety of positions: from sales and customer service, via management, finance, processes to classic shipping operations and a host of other fields. Our philosophy could be defined as unity through diversity; we strive to be locally relevant and globally efficient, firmly rooted in the core values that have been ours for more than 100 years. With hundreds of container vessels operating around the clock, we want to act responsibly to improve our environmental performance and impact. This means constantly improving processes and developing technologies to be more energy efficient, eliminate waste and reduce emissions. We engage actively in the communities we serve – our Corporate Social Responsibility focus is on education and humanitarian aid, which we channel through a multitude of local projects executed in close collaboration with NGOs and the relevant authorities. Maersk Line is part of the A.P. Moller - Maersk Group which employs over 120,000 people across a varied range of container services, energy, offshore & shipping and retail activities.
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